Winter Wreaths to Make and Upcycle
If your front door is looking a little empty and lonely now that the holidays are over, have no fear. Because there are a lot of wonderful DIY and upcycle ideas out there for winter wreaths. From...
View ArticlePainted Projects and Thrift Store Upcycles
When it comes to upcycling, paint can be a miraculous tool, capable of unbelievable transformations. Of course, not everything needs to be painted- that goes without saying. But if you need some...
View ArticleHow to Make a Fabric Patch
It’s no secret that when it comes to accessorizing, I’m a big fan of patches. I’ve used vintage patches on a number of projects, most notably hats, shirts, and bags. But I’ve also made a fabric patch...
View ArticleFixing a Marble Tray with Kintsugi
While perusing the wares at Goodwill one day, I spotted a marble tray that caught my eye. It looked relatively modern and new, but piqued my interest nonetheless. Upon further inspection, however, I...
View ArticleConcrete Craft Ideas
Using concrete as a craft supply sounds far more intimidating than it is. With the right setup at home and a few basic supplies, making concrete crafts to use as home decor is easier and far more...
View ArticleYarn Crafts and Project Ideas
Believe it or not, but there are a lot of interesting and creative ways to craft with yarn that don’t require knitting or crocheting skills. Especially if you have leftover yarn from other projects or...
View ArticleNature Crafts to Make
Money may not grow on trees, but sometimes craft supplies do. From flowers to acorns to pinecones, there are any number of nature crafts you can make with natural elements. And whether you collected...
View ArticleUpcycle Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day Decorations
Not everybody celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, but I don’t think anyone hates it, either. Which makes it one of the less polarizing holidays on the yearly calendar! And you certainly don’t have to be...
View ArticleDIY Wall Art from Thrift Store Finds
Filling up the vertical real estate in your home can be a daunting (and expensive task), depending on the wall space available. Hanging photos of family and friends is less popular than it used to be,...
View ArticleUpcycle Ideas for Old Windows
It really is amazing what kind of projects can be made with old windows. When you think about it, they’re just wood frames with glass or screen. But creativity with old windows (and all sorts of...
View ArticleSpring Crafts and Decor Projects
Even though it’s still a little chilly outside and nothing is in bloom yet, I’m definitely getting Spring fever. It always happens at this time of year, as I’m anxious for winter to melt into Spring....
View ArticleThrifty Ideas for Farmhouse Decor
Farmhouse decor has taken some heat over the past few years as people have grown tired of its popularity. Nonetheless, it’s still a favorite home decor style for many folks. And while farmhouse...
View ArticleScarf Organizer from a Vintage Chair
Many years ago, I was working on a new Junkin’ Journey blog post when I rolled up to a thrift store with an overflowing dumpster. Everything at the dumpster was considered unsellable, and my eyes fixed...
View ArticleUpcycling Ideas for Vintage Tennis Rackets
Vintage tennis rackets hide in the corners of our garages and the back of thrift store shelves. Made of wood and sometimes encased in a racket press, they have long since retired from the game. But...
View ArticleMason Jar Crafts
Mason jars and all their potential uses have been talked about for ages. Which means this collection of mason jar crafts might not seem all that exciting or original- at first. But, there are still SO...
View ArticleBotanical Decor Ideas
Houseplants and all forms of botanical decor are about as trendy as they’ve ever been. But let’s face it, not all of us have green thumbs or homes that work well for thriving plant life. Thankfully,...
View ArticleMaking Over a Remote Control Holder
Every now and then, I have the fun opportunity to work with a thrift store on a project. Usually, it’s a thrift store in my town, but in this case, it was one clear across the country. Treasures 4...
View ArticleRecycled Crafts from Stuff You’d Normally Toss
The recycle bin and trash can are receptacles that fill up with any number of things. Some of it is proper waste, of course, but you may be tossing things into these bins that could be crafted with....
View ArticleEaster Crafts from Thrift Store Finds
Now that winter is in the rearview mirror, it’s definitely time to shift gears towards all things eggs, bunnies, and baskets. In other words, Easter crafts! And the thrift store is a great place to...
View ArticleTrash to Treasure Craft Ideas
Every April, I get extra-inspired to upcycle and repurpose items I would normally recycle or throw out. That’s just the kind of effect that Earth Month has on me! But the truth is, most folks think of...
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